Cidoo V98 vs VGN S99
The Cidoo V98 and the VGN S99 are close alternatives. The main differences: the VGN S99 is the cheaper of the two at $139 versus $159.
- Lower priceVGN S99$139 versus $159
Choose the Cidoo V98 if
- its overall balance fits you: a 96% aluminum gasket-mounted keyboard that packs a full numpad into a compact footprint, with tri-mode connectivity and hot-swappable switches.
Choose the VGN S99 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($139).
Cidoo V98 vs VGN S99, spec by spec
| Cidoo V98 | VGN S99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | PBT dye-sub |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $159 | $139 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | deep, thocky |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
64% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cidoo V98; 55% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the VGN S99.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Cidoo V98; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the VGN S99.
Where to buy the Cidoo V98
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Where to buy the VGN S99
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